Bully

Depressing quasi documentary of how kids in grade/high school are bullied by their peers. Also a very stern indictment of how our school systems and the parents turn a blind eye to this very serious problem. Hopefully this film is required viewing by all school systems, large and small, as bullying is out of control in our school systems; with many suicides as a result. You won't feel better after seeing this movie but you should have a better understanding of what many of our younger children are going through. See it whether you have children, grandchildren or no children, as you are the ones who can help fix this terrible problem. 4 bananas

Chipanzee

Beautifully photographed DisneyAdventure movie starring a family of Chipanzees in the wild. One in particular Chimp, baby Oscar, loses his mother and is adopted by the lead male of the pack, which apparently is never done. Filmed over a period of time, movie gives a stunning visual as to how chimpanzees exist and battle over territories in the jungle. It is amazing how close they are to us.If you wonder how this film was shot, stay around for the credits. 4 bananas

Cabin in the Woods

This is the most bizare, bloodliest horror film I've seen. After viewing, all I can say is "WTF" just happened! 5 college kids go for a weekend to a cabin in the woods and are systematically killed off by a highly computerized organization that is apparently in competition with other forces. I haven't a clue as to what the hell happened at the end but the movie was fun to watch. For creativity I'll give it: 3 bananas

The Three Stooges

Slap stick comedy but not anywhere as good as the original three. The 3 stooges are intent on saving the orphanage that they grew up in with the usual disasterous results. See it if you must but you are better off dialing in the original series on TV or DVD. 2 bananas

Lockout

Futuristic action movie takes place in 2079 when a world wide jailing system is developed in space to hold the bad of the bad; unfortunately the US President's daughter goes there on a fact finding trip and the prisoners escape from their cells. Guy Pierce who has issues of his own is sent in to rescue the daughter. Pretty bad story but fun as far as the action is concerned. 1 1/2 bananas

Jeff Who Lives at Home

Lame comedy/drama stars Susan Sarrandon as the single mother of two dysfunctional adult sons; one a jobless guy who lives in her basement who has visions;the other brother has multiple married issues. Somehow everyone's problems work themselves out in a really dumb ending. Miss this one. 1 1/2 bananas

American Reunion

Cast from American Pie reunite for their high school's 13th reunion. Some very funny, though intense language, scenes play out as the crew brings mayhem to the screen. If you liked American Pie see this but it's not as funny as it's always harder to make the 2nd movie better or funnier. 2 1/2 bananas

Kid with a bike

Foreign French film in English sub-titles evolves around a boy who has been placed in a juvenile home due to lack of committment by his father. The boy retreives his bike from their abandoned apartment and then tries to connect with his father; along the way he finds a helpful woman and some menacing local bad boys. Has played to good reviews though I found it somewhat dull. 2 bananas